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Assiniboine Community College is announcing another rural rotating site for its Practical Nursing diploma, in Otterburne, Manitoba. This program, in partnership with Southern Health-Santé Sud located at Providence University College, will begin in September 2022. An additional rural rotating site will be held in Morden, starting in January 2023. Both sites will have capacity for… March 31, 2022

Source: BPS News Release On March 29, 2022, police responded to numerous witness reports of several individuals fighting in the 700 block of Rosser Ave at approximately 3:00 pm.  Witnesses reported the suspects were in possession of weapons.  Several individuals fled the area, but two were located and arrested nearby. A 25-year-old male suspect was… March 30, 2022

Reservations for Manitoba’s provincial park campgrounds, yurts, cabins and group-use areas will begin on April 4 with expanded staggered launch dates and technical improvements for easier site bookings, Environment, Climate and Parks Minister Jeff Wharton announced today. “Manitoba is home to 92 provincial parks, where every year Manitobans and visitors come to enjoy the spectacular… March 29, 2022

Source: BPS Media Release On Saturday, members of the Patrol section executed a Public Safety warrant at a residence in the 200 block 11st St E.  The warrant resulted from information regarding the unlawful possession of several firearms by the resident.  Inside the home, police seized four rifles that were secured in a locked safe.… March 27, 2022

“CRIME STOPPERS WANTED” for: March 25th, 2022 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE” Craig David FINLEY (52 yrs) FOR  Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking On October 28th, 2021, the accused, Craig FINLEY was arrested and charged for possession of meth… March 25, 2022